Halstead Jewelry Author Hilary

Hilary Halstead Scott profile
Hilary Halstead Scott is the President of Halstead, a wholesale jewelry supply company in Northern Arizona. She is the second generation of Halsteads to own and operate the business. Hilary has an MBA in Marketing and a Masters of International Business.

Articles by Hilary

How Jewelers Can Respond to Volatility in Gold and Silver Prices

What do you do when commodity markets swing? This article will explore how jewelry artists should respond to changes in gold and silver prices.

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Free Small Business Courses for Jewelry Artists

Did you know that small business management classes are available for free? There is a good chance that there are offices and a professional mentor available within 100 miles to help you launch your small jewelry business. This article will explore the amazing array of services offered by the SBA, SBDC, and SCORE. It will also explain how these organizations are alike and different from one another.

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CDFI Small Business Loans: These Non-Profit Lenders May be Right for Your Jewelry Business

Jewelry artists looking for funding should consider CDFI small business loans. Community Development Financial Institutions are organizations that finance small business that would otherwise struggle to get funding. They also provide small business training through their Technical Assistance programs.

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How to Get a Jewelry Business Loan for Your Studio Business

Bank loans are intimidating. But getting financing to fuel your small jewelry business can help you get to the next level. How do you start? What do you need to do? What if you get rejected for a jewelry business loan? You have questions and we have answers.

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Silver Jewelry Supplies by Nation of Origin

The silver jewelry trade has a rich history. There are centers of production in the world where jewelry manufacturing took root generations ago. These market leaders are each known for different strengths. Learn about the major contributors to the trade to make better informed sourcing decisions.

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10 Tips for Personal Safety in the Jewelry Business

Personal safety is an important issue in our field. Unfortunately, it is rarely given due attention until the aftermath of a tragedy when a member of our community is the victim of burglary or assault. This article will explore basic prevention strategies to protect yourself and your inventory.

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How to Create a Media Kit for Jewelry Artists

Every jewelry designer loves a little press coverage! Read on for tips to create a media kit that will easily put your business and designs in front of editors and influencers.

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Tips to Nail Your Jewelry Sales Elevator Pitch

An elevator pitch is the cornerstone of jewelry sales that every small business owner needs. If you missed out on the binge-watching era of Shark Tank and other business competition TV shows this may be a new term for you. Fear not, this article will take a deep dive into pitching concisely with a compelling call to action. You’ll be a jewelry sales pro before you know it!

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Career Services for Jewelry Students: Explore Jewelry Job Opportunities

Career Services at universities don't often cater to jewelry students entering the field after graduation. Get specialized advice on how to enter the jewelry work force and earn a living. This article explores jewelry jobs and career information.

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A Jewelry Student's Guide to Planning for Graduation

Students anticipate graduation with a mixture of excitement, relief and total panic. What's next!? Starting a new career in jewelry can be daunting. Plan ahead to cover your work space needs and save yourself one extra headache.

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New Jeweler's Tips for Buying Jewelry Supplies

New jewelers often find themselves jumping from a well-stocked school studio or pre-assembled kits to an empty home studio. Once you're ready to stock your own jewelry studio, read our tips for buying jewelry supplies.

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Sell is Not a Four Letter Word: Making a Living in Jewelry

Learn a new mindset to make a living in jewelry and build a career in this exciting field. Take your art to the next level and build success on your own terms.

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Best Jewelry Teachers in the USA: Halstead's Preferred Teacher Classes List

Looking for a great jewelry making class experience? Check out our list of the best jewelry teachers in the USA who regularly travel to different locations around the country to teach new makers.

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Pricing Your Jewelry

Pricing your jewelry can be one of the trickiest aspects of running a jewelry business. We've created an interactive tool and accompanying free webinar to help you make sure you are not only covering your costs but making a living wage.

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Marthe Le Van, Jewelry Advocate and Expert

Introducing Marthe Le Van, jewelry advocate and our guest judge for the 12th annual Halstead Grant.

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Metalsmithing Fold Forming with Casey Sheppard

In this Halstead video, Casey Sheppard demonstrates fold forming metalmsithing techniques and tools in the jewelry studio.

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Tutorial: 5 Tips to Improve Search Results on the Halstead Jewelry Supplies Website

Having trouble searching on our site? Here are our 5 tips for an easy search.

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Around the Studio with Jeff Fulkerson

Jeff Fulkerson shares clever ideas for using supplies you might not expect to see on a jeweler's bench, plus, tips for using some of your old favorites.

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